February 17, 2008 Archive

Video

• DVD Review: Beauty and the Beast - The Final Season

  A love story where love even conquers death.

  Review in Video — by Regina Avalos — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Doomsday 2012 - The End of Days

  Doomsday 2012: The End of Days provides interesting fodder for doomsday enthusiasts and skeptics alike.

  Review in Video — by David L. Miller — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Michael Clayton

  Michael Clayton is one of the best legal thrillers I've ever seen.

  Review in Video — by Rebecca Wright — on Feb 17, 2008

• Movie Review: Jumper

  A nonsensical battle around the world. Help me fill in the blanks.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 17, 2008

• Dave's 2008 Oscar Preview - Part Two: Kazakhstan Lives for a Day

  The Academy sure loves Tim Burton's costumes and sets and even his choice of leading man. Him, not so much.

  Opinion in Video — by David Dylan Thomas — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)

  It’s not just an epic story, it’s the epic story.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 17, 2008

• TV Review: Nova - "Ape Genius"

  Nova proves the intelligence of apes... but it doesn't interest this human.

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Feb 17, 2008

• TV Review: Dexter Lite

  The CBS version of Dexter, hobbled as it is, nonetheless manages to limp into a new phase of network programming.

  Review in Video — by Ray Ellis — on Feb 17, 2008

• Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Is Logan the TMK?

  The clues are stacking up against Logan.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 17, 2008

• TV Review: Nick News - The Legacy of Slavery

  In celebration of Black History Month, Nickelodeon will air Nick News: The Legacy of Slavery on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.

  Review in Video — by Clayton Perry — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Blue State

  Someone finally follows through on their promise to move if a candidate wins office.

  Review in Video — by The Masked Movie Snobs — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: General Hospital Night Shift - The Complete First Season

  Season one of the Soapnet original series is now available on DVD.

  Review in Video — by Connie Phillips — on Feb 17, 2008

• DVD Review: Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Volume 5

  Aqua Teen Hunger Force is an acquired taste, but this collection is pretty good.

  Review in Video — by Kevin Eagan — on Feb 17, 2008

• Tall Writer's Oscar Picks and Analysis

  A late push of anticipation and Hollywood star power actually give the ceremony a fresh spin this year.

  Opinion in Video — by Tall Writer — on Feb 17, 2008

Books

• Book Review: Deceptively Delicious - Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food by Jessica Seinfeld

  Making your family healthier without coercion - and with vegetables that actually add significant subtle flavour, depth, and richness to your delicious recipes.

  Review in Books — by Maggie Ball — on Feb 17, 2008

• Book Review: Evolution for Everyone - How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives by David Sloan Wilson

  Evolution may be for everyone, but this book is only for some. At least it's not The God Delusion.

  Review in Books — by Melita Teale — on Feb 17, 2008

Culture

• Theater Review (Brooklyn, NY): Macbeth with Patrick Stewart

  Patrick Stewart and Rupert Goold's Macbeth has top-notch acting, of course, but also flair and humor and bonechilling thrills.

  Review in Culture — by Jon Sobel — on Feb 17, 2008

• America's Wild Horses Under Threat

  36 years of mismanagement and conflict of interest have reduced the population of "protected" wild horses by nearly 50%.

  News in Culture — by Richard Marcus — on Feb 17, 2008

Sci/Tech

• Genetic Manipulation Leads To Extended Lifespan

  Scientists manipulated two genes on yeast and ended up with organism which lived ten times longer than normal.

  Opinion in Sci/Tech — by Mike Johnston — on Feb 17, 2008

Music

• Music Review: Dead to Fall - Are You Serious?

  Take genre cliches and flip them, that's what happens here.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Feb 17, 2008

Sports

• Are Any Sports Really Clean?

  Recently, some of the biggest stories in sports involved cheating, so it's the proper question to ask.

  Opinion in Sports — by Sal Marinello — on Feb 17, 2008

Politics

• Indiana Gay Marriage Ban - Update

  Constitutional gay marriage ban hits a wall in Indiana House Committee. Amendment supporters lament the "tragedy." Boohoo. Crockodile tears.

  Opinion in Politics — by Baritone — on Feb 17, 2008